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Thursday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Florida unemployment claims continue to fall
First-time jobless claims continued to slow last week in Florida, while efforts are underway to bulk up the state’s unemployment agency and key parts of the economy still struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Department of Labor estimated Thursday that 28,128 new claims came in last week to Florida, part of 709,000 first-time claims nationally during the week that ended Nov. 7. More from the News Service Florida.
Florida lottery reaches $38B in education contributions
The Florida Lottery reached another milestone. The agency said it has provided more than $38 billion to help students succeed in schools across Florida. And over the past 32 years, public schools have received more than $20 billion, colleges and universities more than $9.9 billion, and the Bright Futures Scholarship Program more than $6.8 billion. More from CBS12.
Verano buys AltMed to create largest private cannabis company
Verano Holdings, LLC is buying and merging with Alternative Medical Enterprises, LLC, Plants of Ruskin, LLC, called AltMed to create the largest privately-owned cannabis company. The value of the transaction was not disclosed. More from the Green Market Report.
As coronavirus rages, Tampa Bay’s high-end real estate, boat, RV sales are booming
When the pandemic brought a pall of uncertainty over Florida’s real estate market this April and May, sales of homes of all price ranges slowed down. But starting in June, sales bounced back with one price range leading the charge: $1 million and up. And even into the summer and fall, sales statistics show high-end homes are still where the market’s heat is most concentrated. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Proposed Winter Park hotel on Lake Killarney draws ire and praise from the neighborhood
Developer Adam Wonus wants to build the Henderson Hotel, a five-story luxury lodging on the banks of Winter Park’s Lake Killarney beside the Hillstone Restaurant where he proposed to his wife 10 years ago. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Hot Property
A government-owned lot near Wynwood is up for grabs. These five developers want it
Miami-Dade wants a library and county offices in Wynwood Norte — and is putting its land into the deal. Five local developers now are vying for the action. The deal comes with a 50-year lease and the potential for two 20-year renewals.
» More from the Miami Herald.
Food Trends
Tampa Bay’s latest food craze? Quesabirria tacos
Sometimes called red tacos, the tortillas get their signature hue from a dip into chili-laced beef broth before sizzling on the grill. The tacos are usually served with a cup of consomme, a concentrated broth made from the leftover juices of the stew.
» Read more from the Tampa Bay Times.
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